Reversible Effects for Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Focus Area
Abstract
Reversible Effects for C5ISR focuses on non-kinetic effects for denying and/or degrading the C5ISR capabilities of an adversary, leveraging technology innovation from small businesses and non-traditional performers. Projects mature technologies and future capability concepts by developing platforms, sensors, and communication architectures that explore new or improved methods for denying and/or degrading adversary C5ISR capabilities. In FY 2023, I&M selected, executed, and transitioned multiple Reversible Effects for C5ISR projects, including: •Automated Network Inference and Fusion: This project modernized how data is acquired and processed from diverse sources to build comprehensive and authoritative network depictions for effects-based analyses and precision options. In FY 2023, the project delivered an automated software capability to the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and streamlined processes for carrying out analyses in order to reduce analyst burden, speed-up network build throughput, and improve solutions provided. Work continues in FY 2024, using FY 2023 funds, to enhance the software capability by refining analysis tools, improving robustness and user experience, and adding additional features as directed, before transitioning to the U.S. Air Force for operational use. •Kestrel: This project develops and demonstrates critical technology prototypes for enhanced undersea situational awareness for the U.S. Navy. In FY 2023, the principal components of the technology were developed and demonstrated. The components were integrated into intermediate form factors, and some components were used operationally. Work continues in FY 2024, using FY 2023 funds, to integrate individual technology components into their final form factor with a demonstration in an operationally relevant environment before final transition to a USSOCOM Program of Record. Additional details are classified. •USSOCOM Ignite Innovation: This annual program is a low-cost innovation accelerator that combines the ingenuity and out-of-the-box thinking of military students, and the deep technical expertise of professional researchers, with real-world military problems curated by USSOCOM. Military students from multiple universities work together to develop prototype solutions to relevant challenges like drone autonomy, sensor and data fusion, tactical route planning, resource allocation, and casualty care at the tactical edge. Development of prototypes occurred in FY 2023 with final transition into operational capabilities. •Athena: This project matured a radio frequency system to address modern threats. In FY 2023, prototype integration and system validation were completed prior to demonstration in an operationally relevant environment. The developed capability transitioned to the U.S. Army. Additional details are classified. •Distributed sensing from Air, Ground, and Naval platforms (DRAGON): This project develops a cost-effective solution for incoming threat detection by incorporating advancements across multiple technology focus areas including improved infrared sensors, machine learning, and edge processing. Development of the prototype continued in FY 2023. Prototype development continues in FY 2024 with final transition to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Additional details are classified. •CHROMATIC BUGLE: This project develops a modular payload for unmanned undersea systems. Development of this capability will complete in FY 2025 with transition to the U.S. Navy to inform the design of future DoD systems. Additional details are classified.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 13e2568a9228a50cc7d82ed39cc583e3